The First Federated Church of Peoria Christmas Worship

December 24th, 2018 ~ 2:00 pm

The Minister and Officers of the First Federated Church of Peoria

extend heartiest Christmas Greetings in the name of our blessed

Lord whose birthday we celebrate. Following the Star, the Wise-

Men of old brought their treasures of gold and frankincense and

myrrh. So may we bring to Him, who is the light of the world and

the head of the church, our substance, our service and our selves.

(This bulletin was replicated from the First Federated Church

Christmas Eve bulletin from December 1939)

Prelude

Opening Sentences * Carol

O Come, All Ye Faithful . . . . . . . . . . No. 148 Chalice Hymnal

Lighting of the Advent Wreath

Sue Parks & Mimi Anderson

Responsive Reading For All Who Give you Face . . . . . . . . No. 157

Chalice Hymnal

Carol

Away in a Manger . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 147

The Offering (Today’s offering will be a “recess offering.” Worshipers are invited to place their

offering in offering baskets as they leave the sanctuary. The offering not only reminds us of our dependence upon God’s grace but supports the ministry and mission of First

Federated Church.)

Offertory

Reading

Carol O Little Town Of Bethlehem . . . . . . . . No. 144

Scripture Lesson . . . . . . . . . Luke 2:1-14

Sermon . . . . I Will Honor Christmas in My HeartRev. Dr. Forrest Krummel, Jr.

Special Music . . . . . . . . . . O Holy NightRev. Susan Krummel & Dr. Anni Reinking

Carol Silent Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 145

(Please remain seated while the candlelight is being passed among the congregation. To light your candle, please tilt the wick into the candle that is

already lit. The congregation will be invited to stand during the Benediction. At that time you may lift your candle overhead.)

* Benedi ct ion

* Response Joy to the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 153

Postlude

International Mission Partners Cornerstone Development of Kampala, Uganda;

Wana Wa Mola of Mombasa, Kenya

International Missionaries Daniel Okiror

Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Forrest Krummel, Jr.

Minister of Pastoral Care Rev. Stephen Barch

Director of Worship and Music Russel Boulton

Director of Children's Ministry Jessica Sheley

Organist / Pianist Al Murphy / Joel Harper

Church Copyright License #2852047

Pastoral Ministry and Home Communion

Contact the church office at 309-685-5258 if you would like a visit from

Rev. Steve Barch, our Pastoral Minister, or Rev. Frosty Krummel.

We are glad that you could worship with us today.

If you are exploring faith for the first time, seeking to reconnect with your faith, or searching for a church home and would like to learn more about First Federated Church, please introduce yourself to our minister following today’s service.

You can also call Rev. Frosty at (309) 685-5258 X. 101 or email at fkrummel@ffcpeoria.com.

I would enjoy a conversation with you!